Why it is in the news
The Telangana Waqf Board has alerted key departments that fake no-objection certificates (NOCs) and forged occupancy rights certificates (ORCs) are being used to grab waqf land, as reported on 8 October 2026.
The exam angle
Syllabus: Group 1 Prelims: 9. Governance and Public Policy in India; 10. Policies of Telangana State. Groups 2–4: land administration and minority welfare institutions in Telangana.